Review of Father Figures (2017) by Amy C — 13 Jun 2018

It was humorous, but puerile. Fortunately it culminated pleasantly and hilariously.

This review of Father Figures (2017) was written by Amy C on 13 Jun 2018.

Father Figures has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Blæke W (312) on 08 Apr 2018

Ok I liked it. Touching like a soap.. but funny weird. Defo a drama but not emasculating…

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By Bart V (38) on 13 May 2018

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By Jesse O (1,397) on 30 Nov 2018

So, yea, I believe I may have mentioned this in prior reviews, but I've never been closed to my father…

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By Nitpicker . (98) on 02 Sep 2018

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By David Keyes (623) for Cinemaphile.org (616) on 09 Aug 2018

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By Eric J (681) on 12 Aug 2018

It starts a little shakey and you'll have to tolerate some rediculous dialouge, but the film is better than the ratings indicate…

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By Wayne M (365) on 08 Jun 2018

Hollyweird?s war against Fatherhood is blatant. Liberalism is a mental disorder…

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By Rich Cline (3,056) for Shadows on the Wall (2,096) on 08 May 2018

Virtually everything about this movie feels off, starting with the unconvincing casting of Owen Wilson and Ed Helms as twins…

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By Gman H (337) on 24 Nov 2018

Father Figures stars Owen Wilson and Ed Helms as twin brothers who have never met their father…

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By Andrew J (1,127) on 21 Jul 2018

Sorry to see this movie got such bad ratings, I really enjoyed it....not too silly, some good laughs and a couple of touching moments one good…

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